CVE-2019-11870: XSS

Published May 9, 2019
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Updated

Serendipity before 2.1.5 has XSS via EXIF data that is mishandled in the templates/2k11/admin/mediachoose.tpl Editor Preview feature or the templates/2k11/admin/mediaitems.tpl Media Library feature.

Affected Software

1 affected component
S9Y serendipity<2.1.5

Event History

May 9, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:25 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:25 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-11870?

CVE-2019-11870 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2019-11870?

To fix CVE-2019-11870, upgrade Serendipity to version 2.1.5 or later, which addresses the XSS vulnerability.

3

What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2019-11870?

CVE-2019-11870 can be exploited to perform cross-site scripting attacks through manipulated EXIF data.

4

Which versions of Serendipity are affected by CVE-2019-11870?

CVE-2019-11870 affects all versions of Serendipity before 2.1.5.

5

What features are vulnerable in CVE-2019-11870?

The vulnerability in CVE-2019-11870 affects the Editor Preview feature and Media Library feature in Serendipity.

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